Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Queenswell Federation
Sweets Way
Whetstone
N20 0NQ
johnston@queenswellfed.barnet.sch.uk
Telephone
+44 2084450524
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI71 - Barnet
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA9341
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
RM&C Consultants Limited
Suthernwood View
South Stoke
RG8 0JJ
Contact
David Allen
sue.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7939599571
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Queenswell Federation Catering
Reference number
RM&C/2021/QPS/315
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
They are a community Infant and Nursery School for children between two and seven years old and have a Nursery for 52 part-time children; but can offer 13 of these as full time places. They are a three form entry school but currently have two classes of entry from reception.
They are a School with many environmentally aware features including rainwater harvesting, solar panels, wildlife areas, and recycling schemes.
Their School Is A Special Place To Learn Because:
1. They are a safe and happy School;
2. Every child’s contribution is listened to, respected and valued;
3. Each child is encouraged to do their very best;
4. They provide a stimulating and creative curriculum for everyone;
5. Their new School building is fully accessible to people with physical disabilities;
6. There is excellent behaviour, with clear rules that treat everyone fairly;
7. They are a kind, hard-working staff;
8. They have a supportive community.
The Junior School
Queenswell Junior School is a community school for children aged 7 to 11. Queenswell is a dynamic school, committed to providing a rich education that interests, enthuses and rewards each child. They have high expectations for every child and are dedicated to meeting each child’s individual needs by developing their curiosity and confidence to learn – both now and in their future.
Learning at Queenswell is an exciting and challenging experience for each child. There is a strong emphasis on delivering all areas of the curriculum to a high standard, so that each child experiences a broad and balanced curriculum, developing skills, knowledge and understanding in Literacy, Numeracy, Science, History, Geography, Music, Computing, PE, RE, DT, Languages (Spanish).
Their Religious Education programme aims to develop children’s knowledge and understanding of all the major faiths, promoting tolerance and respect for each other as members of our multi-cultural community, underpinned by fundamental British values.
Their committed and skilled team of teachers and support staff work together to plan and deliver creative and stimulating lessons which inspire every child. Actively fostering the moral, social and physical development of each child within a safe and supportive learning environment.
The learning environment is supported by modern, well designed facilities which include up to date technology in every classroom, landscaped grounds which include spacious play areas, quiet areas, a sports field, football pitch and additional tennis courts.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI71 - Barnet
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Pupils Number
Pupil Numbers: 537
Nursery 45
KS1 177
KS2 315
Loss of 3 classes over 3 years*
Pricings/Sales Price
Meal Deal Price N/A
UIFSM Entitled: 141
Uptake: 105
Value: 2.09 GBP
FSM Entitled: 113
Uptake: 110
Value: 2.09 GBP
Pupil Paid Meal Uptake: 79
Value: 2.09 GBP
Staff Duty Meal N/A
Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 81
Uptake: 9
Value: 1 course 1.90 GBP / 2 courses 2.32 GBP / dessert only 0.42 GBP
Lunch Service
11:20 – 13:00
Sales over 12 months Figures taken from 19-20 (* including an adjustment of 5% to include 1 class reduction in juniors for 20/21)
UIFSM Sales 30,212 GBP
FSM Sales 14,640 GBP*
Pupil Paid Meal 48,151 GBP*
Staff Duty Meal Sales N/A
Staff Cash Sales 4,861 GBP*
Hospitality Sales 0 GBP
Current Contractor
Radish
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Three Years with optional two year extension
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
22 March 2021
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
22 April 2021
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
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The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(MT Ref:221978)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit